Cold Cathode Tubes

[adnup]

Hey everyone,
My Moonlights crapped out! So I'm looking for new ones. Ted I know you have the cathodes, did you ever hook them up? Anyone else have them? - like them - hate them etc........

<a href="http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10550943#post10550943">HERE</a> is my post in Reef Discussion

[reefrubble]

adnup , I gave the ones I had to Diane . I like the Cold Cathode light tubes . That 's what I'm going to use , when my tank is up , and running again . Ted

[ladyfsu]

Thanks for putting that up. I don't have anything in this new tank for night, and that looks pretty cool.

[flasher1]

I use ccfl as the main lighting source on my pico tank. It's not being reflected and it still is the brightest light in my room.

[reefrubble]

adnup , Did you order CC tubes yet ? If not could I get in on the order , so we can save on shipping ? Ted

[adnup]

Sorry Ted, yes I ordered them.

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180156610465&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008">HERE'S THE LINK</a>

[adnup]

WOW these things are BRIGHT!! :cool:

I wired them with an adjustable transformer so I can lower the power which I think I'll have to do.

This pic is taken with full sunlight in my kitchen...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/ADNUP/DSC00075.jpg

I'll post pics with them installed after I slap together some mounting brackets

[reefrubble]

adnup , I can't wait to see them in action . Ted

[Agu]

How did the adjustable transformer work out ?

[adnup]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11014823#post11014823 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Agu
How did the adjustable transformer work out ?

Its great, I'm glad I had an adjustable transformer because they are way too bright at 12v. I am running them on 4.5v now and its still alittle bright in my 90gal. I have posted any pics becasue my camera wont pick up the light at all..

[reefrubble]

adnup , Glad to hear they are working out so well . Ted